Fast food vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between fast food and corned beef
- Fast food is richer in vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B2, yet corned beef is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for corned beef is 31% higher.
- Fast food contains 13 times more folate than corned beef. Fast food contains 80µg of folate, while corned beef contains 6µg.
- Fast food contains less sodium.
- Corned beef has a lower glycemic index than fast food.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +125% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +675% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +64.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1522.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +81.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +61.6% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +137.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1119.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +113.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +85.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +26.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +226.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +83.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +101.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
Protein:
18.17 g
Fats:
18.98 g
Carbs:
0.47 g
Water:
59.79 g
Other:
2.59 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +6602.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +58% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +55.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70.4% |
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Protein
~18.17g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.68 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.67 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +150.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +90.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 1.63µg | 31% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 973mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.026mg | 24% |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 32.8µg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 98mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 4.58mg | 19% |
| Folate | 80µg | 6µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 3.03mg | 16% |
| Iron | 3.06mg | 1.86mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.022mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.17mg | 15% |
| Fats | 12.01g | 18.98g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 9.22g | 11% |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 0.47g | 10% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 6.34g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 0.67g | 7% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 69.2mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 8mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.154mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Protein | 16.52g | 18.17g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 1.5µg | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 3% | |
| Potassium | 197mg | 145mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 0.42mg | 2% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 251kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 125mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.16mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 0.47g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 4IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0.119mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0.827mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 1.445mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 1.536mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0.473mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.718mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0.901mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0.58mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 642mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.847g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.